Santiago de Compostela Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Santiago de Compostela can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Santiago de Compostela. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August to a moderate 13°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santiago de Compostela has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1368 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Santiago de Compostela, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 168 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 37 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Santiago de Compostela Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Santiago de Compostela, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santiago de Compostela.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 86%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Santiago de Compostela in Spain
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 168 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 245 hours of sunshine.
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